Netgear R6400 Ac1750 Smart Wifi Router 802 11ac Dual Band Gigabit User Manual

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•Select the Connection time control radio button and enter the allowed hours in the 
Monthly limit field.
7. If your ISP charges for extra data volume when you make a new connection, enter the extra 
data volume in MB in the Round up data volume for each connection by field.
8. In the Traffic Counter section, set the traffic counter to begin at a specific time and date.
To start the traffic counter immediately, click the Restart Counter Now button.
9. In the Traffic Control section, specify whether the router will issue a warning message before 
the monthly limit of Mbytes or hours is reached. 
By default, the value is 0 and no warning message is issued. You can select one of the 
following to occur when the limit is attained:
•The Internet LED blinks amber. 
•The Internet connection is disconnected and disabled.
10. Click the Apply button.
The Internet Traffic Statistics section helps you to monitor the data traffic.
11. To update the Traffic Statistics section, click the Refresh button.
12. To display more information about the data traffic on your router and to change the poll 
interval, click the Traffic Status button.ata traffic on your router and to change the poll 
interval, click the Traffic Status button.
Create Custom Static Routes
Typically, you do not need to add static routes unless your network includes multiple routers 
or multiple IP subnets.
As an example of when a static route is needed, consider the following case:
•Your main Internet access is through a cable modem to an ISP.
•Your home network uses an ISDN router for connecting to the company where you are 
employed. This router’s address on your LAN is 192.168.1.100.
•Your company’s network address is 134.177.0.0.
When you set up your router, two implicit static routes were created. A default route was 
created with your ISP as the gateway, and a second static route was created to your local 
network for all 192.168.1.x addresses. With this configuration, if you try to access a device on 
the 134.177.0.0 network, your router forwards your request to the ISP. The ISP forwards your 
request to the company where you are employed, and the company firewall is likely to deny 
the request.
In this case you must define a static route, telling your router to access 134.177.0.0 through 
the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. Here is an example:
•The Destination IP Address and IP Subnet Mask fields specify that this static route 
applies to all 134.177.x.x addresses.  
						

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•The Gateway IP Address field specifies that all traffic for these addresses will be 
forwarded to the ISDN router at 192.168.1.100. 
• A metric value of 1 works because the ISDN router is on the LAN. 
• The Private checkbox is selected only as a precautionary security measure in case R\
IP 
is activated.
Set Up a Static Route
To set up a static route:
1.  Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connecte\
d to the 
network.
2.  Enter  http://www
 .routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com  in the address field of the 
web browser.
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes .
The Static Routes page displays.
5.  Click the  Add button.
6. In the Route Name field, type a name for this static route (for identification purposes \
only). 
7.  Select the  Private check box if you want to limit access to the LAN only
 . 
If the Private check box is selected, the static route is not reported in RIP
 . 
8.  Select the  Active check box to make this route ef
 fective. 
9.  T
ype the IP address of the final destination. 
10.  T
ype the IP subnet mask for this destination. 
If the destination is a single host, type 255.255.255.255 . 
11.  T
ype the gateway IP address. 
						

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This address must be on the same LAN segment as the router. 
12. Type a number from 1 through 15 as the metric value. 
This value represents the number of routers between your network and the destination. 
Usually, a setting of 2 or 3 works, but if this is a direct connection, set it to 1. 
13. Click the Apply button.
The static route is added. 
Edit a Static Route
To edit a static route:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com in the address field of the 
web browser.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes.
The Static Routes page displays.
5. In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6. Click the Edit button.
The Static Routes page adjusts.
7. Edit the route information.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your changes are saved.
Delete a Static Route
To delete a static route:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com in the address field of the 
web browser.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password. 
						

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The user name is  admin. The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Static Routes .
The Static Routes page displays.
5.  In the table, select the radio button for the route.
6.  Click the  Delete button.
The route is removed from the table.
View Devices Currently on the Network
You can view all computers or devices that are currently connected to you\
r network.
To view devices on the network:
1.  Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password . The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  S
elect  Attached Devices.
The Wired Devices section lists devices that are connected to the router\
 with Ethernet 
cables. The other sections list devices that are connected to each WiFi band in \
the WiFi 
network. The following information is displayed for wireless devices:
• SSID. 
The SSID of the WiFi network that the device is connected to.
•IP Address. 
 The IP address that the router assigned to this device when it joined th\
e 
network. This number can change if a device is disconnected and rejoins the netwo\
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•MAC Address. The unique MAC address for each device does not change. The MAC 
address is typically shown on the product label.
• Device Name. If the device name is known, it is shown here. 
5.  T
o update this page, click the  Refresh button.
Manage the Router Configuration File
The configuration settings of the router are stored within the router in\
 a configuration file. You 
can back up (save) this file to your computer, restore it, or reset it to the factory default 
settings.
Back Up Settings
To back up the router’s configuration settings:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Administration >  Backup Settings .
5. Click the  Back Up button.
6.  Specify a
  location on your network.
A copy of the current settings is saved in the location you specified. 
						

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Restore Configuration Settings
To restore configuration settings that you backed up:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays.
5. Click the Browse button to find and select the .cfg file. 
6. Click the Restore button.
The file is uploaded to the router and the router reboots.
WARNING:
Do not interrupt the reboot process.
Erase the Current Configuration Settings
You can erase the current configuration and restore the factory default settings. You might 
want to do this if you move the router to a different network. (See 
Factory Settings on 
page 178).
To erase the configuration settings:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the 
network.
2. Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Administration > Backup Settings.
The Backup Settings page displays. 
						

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5. Click the  Erase button.
The factory default settings are restored. The user name is admin, the password is  password, and the LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1. DHCP is enabled.
Remote Management
You can access your router over the Internet to view or change its settin\
gs. You must know the router’s WAN IP address to use this feature. For information about remote access u\
sing 
Dynamic DNS, see Chapter 7, Access the Router’s USB Drive Through the Internet. 
Note: Be sure to change the password for the user name admin to a secure 
password. The ideal password contains no dictionary words from any 
language and contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, 
and symbols. It can be up to 30 characters. See Change the admin 
Password on page  133.
To set up remote management:
1. Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is co\
nnected to the 
network.
2.  T
ype  http://www.routerlogin.net  or http://www.routerlogin.com .
A login window opens.
3.  Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is  admin. 
 The default password is password. The user name and 
password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4.  Select  ADV
 ANCED > Advanced Setup > Remote Management . 
5. Select the Turn Remote Management On  check box. 
						

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6. In the Allow Remote Access By section, specify the external IP addresses to be allowed to 
access the router’s remote management.
Note:For enhanced security, restrict access to as few external IP addresses 
as practical
Select one of the following:
•To allow access from a single IP address on the Internet, select the Only This 
Computer radio button. Enter the IP address to be allowed access. 
•To allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet, select the IP Address 
Range radio button. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed 
range. 
•To allow access from any IP address on the Internet, select the Everyone radio 
button. 
7. Specify the port number for accessing the web management interface.
Normal web browser access uses the standard HTTP service port 80. For greater 
security, enter a custom port number for the remote web management interface. Choose 
a number from 1024 to 65535, but do not use the number of any common service port. 
The default is 8080, which is a common alternate for HTTP.
8. Click the Apply button.
Your changes take effect.
To use remote access:
1. Launch an Internet browser on a computer that is not on your home network.
2. Type your router’s WAN IP address into your browser’s address or location field followed by 
a colon (:) and the custom port number. 
For example, if your external address is 134.177.0.123 and you use port number 8080, 
enter http://134.177.0.123:8080 in your browser.
Remotely Access Your Router Using the genie App
The genie app allows you to remotely access your router to manage and change its key 
settings using the genie app that is installed on a computer or mobile device. Before you can 
use the remote access feature, you must update your router to the latest firmware and 
download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device. 
For more information about how to update your router’s firmware, see Update the Router 
Firmware on page 133. To download the latest genie app for your computer or mobile device, 
visit www.NETGEAR.com/genie.
For more information about how to set up remote access using the genie app, visit 
http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/26253/. 
						

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12.   Use VPN to Access Your Network
This chapter includes the following sections:
•Set Up a VPN Connection 
•Specify VPN Service in the Router 
•Install OpenVPN Software on Your Computer 
•Use VPN to Access the Router’s USB Drive and Media 
•Use VPN to Access Your Internet Service at Home  
						

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Set Up a VPN Connection
A virtual private network (VPN) lets you use the Internet to securely \
access your network 
when you aren’t home.
 
Figure 13. VPN provides a secure tunnel between your home network and a \
remote computer
This type of VPN access is called a client-to-gateway tunnel. The computer is the client, and the router is the gateway. To use the VPN feature, you must log in to the router and enable 
VPN, and you must install and run VPN client software on the computer. 
Note: The router currently does not support iOS and Android VPN client 
software.
VPN uses DDNS or a static IP address to connect with your router.
To use a DDNS service, register for an account with a host name (sometim\
es called a  domain name). 
 You use the host name to access your network. The router supports these 
accounts: NETGEAR, No-IP, and Dyn. 
If your Internet service provider (ISP) assigned a static WAN IP address (such as 50.196.x.x 
or 10.x.x.x) that never changes to your Internet account, the VPN can u\
se that IP address to 
connect to your home network.